I spotted these gorgeous Plumen light bulbs in the Design Museum last week, they won the overall award for the Brit Insurance Designs of the Year 2011.

All of the things I dislike about energy saving bulbs have been addressed and solved beautifully by these clever yet simple designs. They are a little more expensive than your average energy saver, but they will last and last, and no need to cover them up with a shade, you can display them with pride!

To read more about about the concept behind the designs, or to snap one up for yourself, click here.

Here at curious we are a pair of list-loving, to-do-ticking, diary-filling fiends.

Add to the mix a weakness for vintage inspired lettering and it’s little wonder this Pocket Planner by Jessica Hische is top of our wish list.